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College Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
Program Eligibility
This one-year Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas Ontario College Certificate program provides you with the knowledge, skills and abilities fundamental to academic success in a variety of health science programs. Develop strong study skills and earn post-secondary credits that may be transferred to other college programs.
As a student, you explore your interests in the health science field while meeting the eligibility requirements for a number of Algonquin College programs, including:
Dental Assisting - Levels I and II
Fitness and Health Promotion
Occupational Therapist Assistant /Physiotherapist Assistant
Paramedic
Practical Nursing
Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Technician
The curriculum provides you with the opportunity to learn more about potential careers in the health sciences as you improveImproving your skills and knowledge in communications, mathematics, biology and chemistry.
The intention of this program is to prepare you for further study in certificates or diplomas, rather than moving directly into the chosen industry. It is important to note that completing this program doesn`t guarantee entry into a health or science program.
Students interested in further academic study in a three-year diploma or university program should refer to the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diploma and Degrees program.
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Level: 01
BIO7005
Human Biology
ENL7078
Communication Studies for the Health Sciences
MAT7024
Math for the Health Sciences
PSY7032
Psychology
SCI7004
Introductory Chemistry
SSC7097
Exploring Careers in Health Sciences
Level: 02
BIO7006
Human Biology II
ENL7079
Communication and Research for the Health Sciences
MAT7025
Introductory Statistics for the Health Sciences
SCI7005
Chemistry II
SOC7012
Sociology of Health
Graduates of the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program may be eligible to apply for admission to certificate or diploma programs. In particular, graduates will be eligible to apply to Algonquin`s Practical Nursing, Paramedic, Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant, Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Assistant, Dental Assistant, and Fitness and Health Promotion programs.
Health insurance: 500 $ CAD per year
